A recent astronomical event caused major excitement throughout the North American continent as a rare total eclipse of the moon was visible.Those lucky enough to be within the direct of the path were treated to an unforgettable sight. For those not in the direct path, the next best thing was a trip to a local observatory to gaze upon the heavens in wonder.

Okay, being in a southern California location was not the optimal point to view the eclipse.However, there is a well-known bed and breakfast in Julian that caters to amateur astronomers and provides a means to view heavenly bodies. And, it was time for me to re-acquaint myself with the spectacular stars.

On a plane bound for somewhere as August draws to a close…. That “somewhere” is Sacramento for the quarterly Board of Directors meeting of the California Four Wheel Drive Association.My hiatus from air travel is over.While I enjoy road trips and scenic sights, time is becoming a pressing factor.

With summer drawing to a close and surgery to fix a ruptured disk in my neck and fuse vertebrae healing nicely, time to turn attention to projects left dormant.

I did complete wiring of a rear light on my Jeep; just an added cosmetic touch.I love Cabela’s backroom deals.The latest find was an open box backup light for an ATV.Just the size to bolt onto my Garvin Industries Wilderness Rack.The price was right and all parts were in the ripped box.

Fontana, Calif. – Rugged Rocks has developed an axle shaft for Nissan Xterra and Nissan Frontier model years 2005 to 2017 with Titan Swap suspension and a stock R180 front differential.

"If you have previously installed Nissan Titan suspension components, this axle shaft retains the four-wheel drive on 2005 to 2017 Nissan Xterra and Nissan Frontier models," said Founder and President of Rugged Rocks Steven Lutz. "Also known as a ‘Titan Swap,’ Nissan Titan components widen the track width by 2.5-inches on each side of the vehicle making an extended axle shaft required to retain the four-wheel drive.”

Holley/MSD is pleased to announce the release of a handy assortment of shop tools and supplies, including an Air Filter Cleaner and Oil Kit, a Non-Marring Gasket Scraper, and Ratchet Tie Downs and Axle Straps.

RATCHET TIE DOWNS AXLE STRAPS

Mr. Gasket Straps, Tie-Down Straps, and Tie-Down Kits are a secure and convenient way to attach any vehicle to a trailer and are ideal for race cars, show cars, UTVs, and pit carts alike. The ratchet straps include zinc-plated steel ratchet assemblies with extra-strong black webbing and spring-loaded retaining hook clasps. The axle straps also feature heavy-duty zinc plated steel hardware and extra-strong black webbing with a red protective cover to prevent damage to the webbing. The tie-down kits include a pair of ratchet straps and a pair axle straps.

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